January 23, 2026
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SEOUL, Feb 8 – North Korea has reaffirmed that its nuclear weapons are not up for negotiation but are meant for combat use against perceived threats, state media KCNA reported today.
The statement follows a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House, where both leaders reiterated their commitment to ending North Korea’s nuclear program.
While KCNA did not mention the meeting, it cited statements from NATO and EU officials calling for North Korea’s complete denuclearization. The report stressed that Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal is not a bargaining tool but a defense measure against external threats.
“Our nuclear weapons are not for recognition or exchange. They are for decisive combat use against those who threaten our sovereignty and world peace,” the statement read.
North Korea has remained silent on Trump’s attempts to reestablish contact with its leader, Kim Jong Un, and has instead vowed to strengthen its nuclear capabilities. Trump, who previously held direct talks with Kim, stated he "will have relations with North Korea and Kim Jong Un," emphasizing their past diplomatic rapport.
During his second-term inauguration on January 20, Trump referred to North Korea as a “nuclear power,” raising speculation that future negotiations may focus on arms reduction rather than full denuclearization.
In a joint statement, Trump and Ishiba underscored their shared concerns over North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, reaffirming their commitment to achieving complete denuclearization. — Reuters
